Grambling State Defeats FAMU 66-60 with Simmons’ First Postseason Win

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | In the first round of the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Women’s Basketball Tournament, Grambling State advanced to the semifinals by defeating No. 7 seed Florida A&M 66-60 Wednesday morning at Bartow Arena. This victory secures the first postseason win for head coach Courtney Simmons. Also, The Lady Tigers improved their winning streak to 11 games, improving top 22-8 overall. GSU used stifling defense to disrupt FAMU’s offensive flow, causing 23 turnovers, 13 of which were steals. Anijah Grant was a force down low for Grambling State, scoring a team 14 points, snagging seven rebounds with a…